[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 31 (Friday, March 18, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                   TO CELEBRATE WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

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                          HON. EVA M. CLAYTON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 18, 1994

  Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Speaker, my colleagues, we come here today to 
celebrate Women's History Month, and to call to mind the many 
achievements women have made over the years. During this 75th 
anniversary of women's sufferage, we acknowledge that we indeed have 
come a long way.
  Women--who have only been voting for 75 years--now make up the 
majority of voters.
  The 1992 election saw an unprecedented number of women move into 
positions of great power, including the U.S. Senate, this esteemed 
body, Governorships, and State and local offices.
  We are quite proud of all that we have accomplished in the political 
arena, but the women of America, deserve a special salute for 
continuing to meet the daily challenges that face us.
  An America with women engaged in its leadership and governance, is a 
strong, and compassionate Nation. Let us make note this Women's History 
Month, of all the mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sisters, wives, and 
friends who lovingly hold together the moral fabric of our society.
  We will continue to pour on the pressure, to work for those economic 
and political goals that we know are righteous, and to be brave against 
the odds that tell us we will fail.

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